499 /100k
Violent crime rate
2,308 /100k
Property crime rate
5.7 /100k
Homicide rate
37 /100k
Rape
157 /100k
Robbery
299 /100k
Aggravated assault
393 /100k
Burglary
1,378 /100k
Larceny-theft
537 /100k
Motor vehicle theft
Above U.S. avg.
≈ 1.1 M
Total reported crimes
2023
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Violent crime rate
1970–2023499▲ 6%
Violent crimes reported per 100,000 residents.
Data table
| Violent crime rate | 499 /100k | |
| Property crime rate | 2,308 /100k | |
| Homicide rate | 5.7 /100k | |
| Rape | 37 /100k | |
| Robbery | 157 /100k | |
| Aggravated assault | 299 /100k | |
| Burglary | 393 /100k | |
| Larceny-theft | 1,378 /100k | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 537 /100k | Above U.S. avg. |
| Total reported crimes | ≈ 1.1 M | 2023 |
Compared to the United States
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Side-by-side comparison of California vs. the U.S. average.
Compared to other states
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How this indicator ranks against every other state.
National ranking
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The national ranking for this metric will appear here.
Overview
This page tracks violent crime for California, part of our crime & safety data. Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety. As real data is published, you'll find key indicators, historical trends, a full data table, comparisons with the United States and other states, and the corresponding national ranking here.